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Established content creator and tastemaker Summer Mckeen and her hilarious, witty, but away-from-the-spotlight big sister Brie Dunne have made it their mission to celebrate the moments of growth and small triumphs that connect us all as human beings. These sisters are bringing experiences from their differing livelihoods to tackle topics from being a role model, dealing with comparisons, living in the limelight versus not, the meaning of life and more. Along the way, they’ll chat with succes ...
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Everything Grape with Jt & Brie dives into the fabulous world of food & wine! Based in Napa Valley, CA Everything Grape gives you a behind the scenes look into wine makers, chefs, restaurateurs, brew masters and Everything Grape!
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Feeling overwhelmed as a mom? Tired of doing everything for your kids and wish… just wish… someone would step in to help you out? Welcome to the No Guilt Mom parenting podcast hosted by author, teacher & parenting coach JoAnn Crohn, M.Ed and co-host parenting coach & educator, Brie Tucker. Every Tuesday & Thursday, we give you practical advice for moms and positive parenting tips - all without the shame and guilt.
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The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast

Melissa Klug + Jen Kilbourne

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Pro Organizer Studio is a business building resource for professional organizers. We are here to help you launch & grow the professional organizing business of your dreams! Founder Jen Kilbourne has been coaching, supporting & inspiring savvy businesswomen in the home organizing industry since 2016. Melissa Klug, master certified professional organizer and founder of home organization business Home By Eleven, joined Pro Organizer Studio in 2020 to help even more women grow in the industry.
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Stacey Hylen is a business coach, 2016 International Coach of the Year, and creator of the Hidden Profits System. The goal of Optimize Your Business & Your Life podcast is to energize and inspire high-achieving entrepreneurs to create a highly profitable business and a life you love. Each episode will share strategies and tools for you to reach your big goals. Find out more at www.StaceyHylen.com
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Today, we're diving into a topic that's a little hush-hush but super important - becoming a mom at a later age. It's a bit taboo, but why should it be? Whether you're 20 or 50, motherhood doesn't have an expiration date! Join us as we chat about the joys, challenges, and societal double standards surrounding this important issue. From celebrity mom…
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Ready to untangle the knot of a couple's stress? Dive in as we unpack the secret stressors rocking relationships! 🎧 In this episode, we’re joined by our guest, Elizabeth Earnshaw, who is a renowned Gottman therapist, founder of A Better Life Therapy, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and a Clinical Fellow of The American Association of…
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Get ready to dive into the world of friendly foes and fierce friends on this week’s episode of our podcast! 🎉 In this light-hearted yet eye-opening episode, we share a slice of life that’s spiced with middle school memories, mean girls, and the ultimate secret weapon—deodorant! From cheerleading rivalries to PE class revelations, we’re dishing out …
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Welcome to another laughter-filled episode, where the art of daily life and the chaos of parenting collide in comic strips! 🖌️👶 Today we have a wonderful guest joining us, Mary Catherine Starr, who is the artist behind the Instagram account @momlife_comics and a graphic designer, yoga teacher, feminist, and mom-of-two. She isn't shy about tackling …
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The record-screech moment in this podcast is in the title: The definition of self-care is "creating a life that you don't regularly need to escape from." My guest Tami Hackbarth is back to drop some knowledge bombs for our home life and that can help your organizing clients live better as well. Today we are talking about a fabulous resource called …
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We’re back with a little “Summer Survival Series" that is sure to help you beat the heat! Grab your iced coffee and prepare to nod along as we dive into the whirlwind world of summer parenting. 🌞🌴 In today’s episode, we discuss the hurdles and hilarities of summer parenting, from the chaotic rush of sunscreen and sandwich packing to the challenge o…
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This is a bonus episode of the No Guilt Mom Podcast where JoAnn and Brie share their thoughts on the recent change in the Democratic presidential nominee, welcoming Kamala Harris to the center stage. Resources We Shared: Text MOTHER to 26797 to get voter registration info and a guide to the ballot items that matter most to moms in your area so you …
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Ever wondered how to navigate the rollercoaster of emotions that parenting throws at you? 🙋‍♀️ Well, buckle up, because we’re taking a deep dive into the world of emotional intelligence today. We’re joined today by multi-award-winning Emotional Intelligence coach and international speaker, Stephanie Pinto, who is the author of the best-selling book…
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Have you ever felt like there’s a big flashing neon sign that says, “I don’t really know how to do this”? Well, you’re in the right place! In today's episode, we dive deep into our own little secret stash of skills that we shamefully admit we don’t possess... yet! We all have them—those secret skills that you wish you had, but you don’t. Sometimes …
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When you hear the phrase "Self-Care" what comes to mind? To me, it's hearing people say "go take a bath and read a book" when the reality is the world can feel like it's spinning out of control. My guest today is trying to change our view of what self-care REALLY is. Today I am talking about balancing the domestic load, in a conversation with life …
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Are you feeling the burn... of burnout, that is? 🥵 If you’ve ever felt like you’re running from metaphorical tigers all day, every day, this chat is going to light up some light bulbs for you – we promise! In this episode, we chat with Amelia Nagoski, D.M.A., the co-author, with her sister Emily, of the New York Times bestselling Burnout: The Secre…
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As Moms, we like to view ourselves as seasoned vets of life - we’ve birthed and/or are raising children and we’ve seen a LOT. Someone throws a tantrum at the grocery store? No sweat. You’ve got poop on your jeans and it’s not your own? Unphased, stain remover can work wonders. But there’s a moment with our kids that always stops us in our tracks no…
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We're doing a REWIND BONUS today by re-airing one of our fan favorites! In this episode we're tackling mom's mental load! Ever feel like each time you check something off your daily “to-do” list two more things appear? SAME! The mental load of being a Mom is no joke. From managing EVERYONE’S schedules to taking care of your kids’ (and sometimes, pa…
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We’ve all been there: we’re trying to leave the park on what feels like the hottest day of the year and our 5-year-old has loudly declared that the only way they are leaving is by kicking and screaming. You’ve tried everything from bribes to your Angry Voice and nothing is working. Other park parents are shooting you empathetic looks and you’re swe…
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There are six months left in 2024 which means it's time for a mid-year check in on your organizing business! Melissa is taking a July reset and she'll talk about what that means and how you can get some of that magic too. Connect with Melissa at proorganizerstudio.com or hello@proorganizerstudio.com!…
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Here’s the scenario: You’re browsing Amazon for some cute, affordable summer maxi dresses because it is H-O-T on this earth. You find a few you love and add them to your cart only to hit that “Save for Later” button for all of them… why? Because that money should be spent on things your kids need this summer like sunblock, swimming diapers, new swi…
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Talk about a power couple! Today our guests are the wife and husband duo Sara and Kyle Wester. They’re both Licensed Professional Counselors and founders of the Art of Raising Humans Podcast and Private Practice. They work with families all over the world through training and one-on-one coaching to help support and equip them to raise children who …
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“Schooooooool’s out for the Summer!”! 🎵Anyone else hear those lyrics blasting and think “S*#%!!”? Same sister. Gone are the easy breezy days of summer when all we had to worry about was how awesome our tan was getting or what kind of bottom-line profit we were pulling in on our corner lemonade stand because - MOTHERHOOD. In fact, as a Mom, summer c…
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When I signed up for a trip to Japan with Marie Kondo's team from KonMari Media, I figured I would get some good sightseeing, some good food, and get to meet other organizers and have some good pictures for social media. What I didn't expect was to have a truly life-changing experience that has made me look differently at my business and my persona…
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Is there anything worse than feeling sleep-deprived? In the grand scheme of things - yes, but when it comes to motherhood - NO. I’m sure you don’t need us to tell you that waking up multiple times a night (or maybe just waking up and never falling back asleep) makes parenting during the waking hours so. much. harder. It’s like being hungover but wi…
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“Just relax!” Two words that are both practical and condescending as heck at the same time. When it comes to being a woman, and especially a mom, in 2024 you would think we would have fewer societal expectations about productivity but guess what? We don’t. And THAT is the heart and soul of our episode today. We’re going to be talking about the diff…
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Did you know The Joys of Motherhood was a potential name for this podcast? Not really, but if you’re here you know we love a healthy dose of sarcasm and you can see how it would work for us. No matter what we named our show we wanted it to be a treasure trove of information for Moms and Moms-to-be in all stages of motherhood and today we’ve got Ama…
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If you’re a woman who has left her house in the last 20 years you know when it comes to your appearance, your family, your lifestyle, heck even your HEIGHT, people have a lot of HOT TAKES that they’re just dying to share with you. From fielding questions like “Who’s watching your kids?” when you’re out with friends for an evening to “How tall ARE y…
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Mom Guilt. We’ve lived it, we’ve defined it, and we feel so passionately about fighting back against it that we made this podcast. Hence the name, No Guilt Mom! Today, our guest Renee Reina is totally on board with our mission. As the host/creator of The Mom Room Podcast, she is changing the narrative around what it means to be a mom. Renee is also…
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Picture this: You drop your kids off with their Grandparents while you and your partner go out for a much-needed date night. When you pick the kids up they are wide awake and bouncing off the walls. You know the culprit: sugar. Because, according to your mother “Grandparents are SUPPOSED to give their grandkids treats!”. Now - before you get twiste…
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Our kids challenge us. Whether it’s dishing up what we served when we were their age (um… hi!) or a whole new beast to manage, our children are just like us: individuals who are living their truth, their identity, their lives. So how do we parent in a way that recognizes that? Keep reading to find out. Now we’re not saying let your home and your te…
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Hey listeners and welcome to the Yes Woman’s support group. It’s where we go to commiserate and try not to lose our da*n minds when it feels like we’re planning and handling EVERYTHING for our families. **record scratch** Wait a minute - is this really the best way for us to live our lives? By packing our schedules, saying yes to everything, and tr…
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Have you ever felt like all your stuff is just closing in on you? Do you find yourself questioning “Do I actually NEED 3 different sizes of rubber spatulas?” or “Why DO my kids have 6 pairs of shoes each?”. We’re living in Attack of the Homes. We live in a time where there is just a lot of things… and we’re not market experts or anything, but we do…
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Today’s episode is getting personal. Sometimes life is like a living case study - and that is totally the case for our host, Brie Tucker. Today she’s sharing her experience navigating different parenting styles as she co-parents with her ex and how these different approaches to parenting impact her children. We’re diving into the authoritarian vs. …
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Let’s talk about the p-word today, shall we? That’s right people, we’re talking about PERFECTIONISM and the crushing pressure that comes along with it. If you’ve ever struggled with your self confidence, felt like whatever you do isn’t good enough, or make decisions based on what others will think about you - you might be living as a perfectionist.…
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Parents of teenagers - this episode is for YOU!! It’s time to be honest - fill in the blank: “I wish my teen would just _______________”. If you said something along the lines of ‘care’ or ‘stop playing video games’ or ‘get off their phone’ - you are not alone! Being the parent of a teenager can be a baffling, confusing, and unchartered experience;…
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This is a bonus episode of the No Guilt Mom Podcast where JoAnn and Brie share their thoughts on the recent commencement speech made by Harrison Butker at Benedictine College. See JoAnn's response on Instagram Join the No Guilt Mom Podcast Group on Facebook Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choic…
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We just launched our first No Guilt Mom Podcast Group! And to celebrate, we're celebrating the No Guilt Mom Podcast all week with LIVE streaming of our podcast recordings with JoAnn, Brie and our expert guests, opening a our new Facebook community to connect our podcast audience, and hosting a HUGE giveaway with a grand prize worth over $6,000! You…
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In case you didn’t know, the “one size fits all” approach to life is BS. Here’s what we mean: being productive, living minimally, embracing motherhood, and everything else we’re trying to do 24/7/365 looks different for everyone! Today, our podcast guest is talking all about finding ways to be successful in your life - ESPECIALLY at the start of th…
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I am so thrilled to welcome Jenny Albertini, who is one of the very first professional organizers I ever met, and who was a great part of my organizing life, to the pod! She is the author of Decluttered: Mindful Organizing for Health, Home and Beyond--and it's a book that will help organizers with clients by connecting health (mental and physical) …
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The 90s were sick… like literally, sick. Here’s what we mean: the popular body type of the day was being Kate Moss skinny. If you missed the 90s or just weren’t old enough to remember Kate splashed across all the magazines, trust us, it was an unattainable look. While it’s easy to fall into feeling like we’ve come a long way since those days we wan…
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Remember the end of the movie Freaky Friday when Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan both have a better understanding of each other because they have literally walked in each other’s shoes? Or how about the movie Brave when Merida’s Mom finally GETS her daughter because she’s been able to parent differently? Shifting parent-child relationships are a…
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Two of my favorite people I've met in all my years of organizing are back with me here on the podcast! I am having a fun convo with Brandie and Ryan of Home+Sort in northern California, who are the founders of the How To: Summit. The summit for 2024 is moving to Austin, Texas in the end of September--and tickets are almost gone! We're chatting abou…
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I. D. K. The three most dreaded letters in the alphabet for Moms everywhere. There’s nothing more conversation halting than the “I don’t know” response when you ask your kids what they learned, how their day was, what they want to eat… anything. We’re not sure if it’s some kind of kid code or what, but we know it’s definitely not helping us have op…
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Here’s why we love the 40 hour work week: Everything you do while you’re on (or off) the clock for work is financially rewarded… right? Laughing. Out. Loud!! No matter if you’re currently working full time or the last ”official” job you held was in high school (SAHMs we see you!!) we know that the effort you put forth at work each day is not always…
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If we’ve said it once we’ve said it a thousand times, being a Mom is like living life in a pressure cooker. Okay, we’ve never actually said that but we’re saying it today, and we mean it! Being a Mom comes with a lot of joy and happiness… and stress and worry and self-doubt and pressure and… the list goes on and on. If you feel like you’re in a fun…
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What’s YOUR number one priority? If you’ve listed off your top five and you still haven’t mentioned yourself… welcome to motherhood. We get it - with the constantly revolving door of activities, social engagements, food making, errand running, and just existing, it is EASY to prioritize everyone and everyTHING else before yourself. And we’re here t…
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So you’ve been listening to our podcast for awhile now. It’s actually been so long that you’re afraid to ask… what the heck IS Mom guilt?! It’s that pit in your stomach you get when you’re headed for a weekend away with your girlfriends and feel like you need to meal prep for your entire family so they don’t starve to death while you’re gone (that’…
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Oh that precious moment when you welcome your daughter into the world. It’s full of so many emotions: joy, love, and excitement about all the bows you can put in her hair (if that’s your thing). But then there’s the inevitable and uninvited comment from a family member or sometimes the random stranger in the grocery store: “What a sweet little bund…
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One of the most popular topics with organizers is social media. A lot of people have a view of what social is for their business, but it doesn't always align with the reality. Today we are talking about the dos and don'ts of social and how to really show up in the right way--without stress. LINKS FOR LISTENERS: connect with Jen Mary: https://yourev…
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Unpopular opinion: Sometimes, the gifts we get on Mother’s Day are more work than they’re worth. Mother’s Day is right around the corner. That’s right people - gear up for breakfast in bed and the crumbs/spilled orange juice you’ll probably have to clean up for yourself after you eat it. Sometimes the gifts we get are well intentioned but… miss the…
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Anyone else feel like they’re drowning in stuff?! If you’re constantly tripping over toys and books and wondering “Why do I have so many rubber spatulas?” we are with you. Today we have the decluttering expert, Deanna Yates, on the show and she’s giving us all the tips on how to live with less so we can live our lives MORE. Deanna is the founder of…
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Let’s hear it for apple sauce pouches and a side of… guilt? We’re sure we don’t have to tell you that social media is PACKED with videos of Moms making some seriously deluxe meals for their kids from scratch, on the daily. Don’t even get us started on the Bentgo lunch box videos. While impressive, these videos can create a LOT of stress, worry, and…
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